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Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful multi-disciplinary building-services contractor, headquartered in Northern Ireland. This innovative and forward-thinking company has experienced steady growth, serving sectors such as residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare. With offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow, and the Republic of Ireland, they have been established for over 60 years and recently achieved a turnover exceeding £80 million.

Your new role

• Reviewing contract documents such as Employer’s requirements, Tender RFIs, Construction programmes, Tender returns, and qualifications post-project award.
• Coordinating with the estimating team to ensure all pertinent information is included in the tender handover files.
• Identifying items such as VE or other elements requiring design development.
• Establishing trackers and agreeing on timelines with clients, design, and commercial teams.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with the client from tender acceptance through the pre-construction phase.
• Assisting the internal commercial team to finalise contracts as early as possible on each project.
• Attending internal and external design meetings to monitor progress and address issues to prevent delays.
• Identifying project elements that could benefit from offsite fabrication.
• Providing regular updates on design and contractual progress to the operations manager.
• Conducting early Commissionability reviews to identify elements that may affect programme handover dates.
• Providing regular reports on design progress, commercial/contractual progress, and risks/delays.
• Assisting in the appointment of specialist sub-contractors and developing the subcontract scope of works.
• Reviewing subcontractor design proposals and resolving potential VE options.
• Promoting preconstruction capabilities and assisting in negotiating major projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and power distribution.
• Experience in a similar role, such as a senior PM or Preconstruction manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-oriented and organised team player.

What you'll get in return

• Salary around £70,000.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cash Health Plan including Employee Assistance Programme.
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover.
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, increasing with service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Various employee discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Corporate Gym discount for employees.
• Branded clothing.
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees.
• Annual Health Checks.
• Awards for long service.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Training and development opportunities.

What you need to do now

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